Rocky Point Pine Barrens State Forest

Welcome to Rocky Point Pine Barrens State Forest located near Rocky Point, New York out on Long Island. This land was once a communications center operated by the Radio Corporation of America but Satellites put them out of business. Today it is a beautiul protected wilderness with many miles of multipurpose trails for all seasons as well as a home for many wild animals including blue herons, deer, great horned owls, and many others.

The exact acreage of this forest is unknown.

New York State Law requires that when visiting any State Forest you must;

*Never move firewood! Doing so helps spread pests and diseases.

*No littering! Please carry out whatever you carry in.

*Never leave fires unattended. Please extenguish all fires upon your departure.

*Unless otherwise designated, all camping must be done with 150 feet of roads, trails, and bodies of water. Camping more than 3 consecutive nights requires special permit that can be obtained from the local forest ranger.

*All human excrement must be buried in holes no less than 6 inches deep.

*All motor vehicles must stay in designated areas.

*No building of structures or cutting of vegetation.

Please respect these laws and New York's forests.